critical hits and unusual non-spell effects (vision of madness)

[jamesburkhouse]

Seems that a non-spell, non-damage effect wouldn't multiply on a crit. I would really like to see an inquisitor with the madness domain get to deal double effect on his touch of madness power. Anyone got any good news for me? Let me know, thanks!

[DeltaOneG]

CRB wrote:

A critical hit means that you roll your damage more than once, with all your usual bonuses, and add the rolls together. Unless otherwise specified, the threat range for a critical hit on an attack roll is 20, and the multiplier is ×2.

CRB again wrote:

Spells and Critical Hits: A spell that requires an attack roll can score a critical hit. A spell attack that requires no attack roll cannot score a critical hit. If a spell causes ability damage or drain (see Special Abilities), the damage or drain is doubled on a critical hit.

Sorry, only HP and Ability damage.

[jamesburkhouse]

DeltaOneG wrote:

CRB wrote:

A critical hit means that you roll your damage more than once, with all your usual bonuses, and add the rolls together. Unless otherwise specified, the threat range for a critical hit on an attack roll is 20, and the multiplier is ×2.

CRB again wrote:

Spells and Critical Hits: A spell that requires an attack roll can score a critical hit. A spell attack that requires no attack roll cannot score a critical hit. If a spell causes ability damage or drain (see Special Abilities), the damage or drain is doubled on a critical hit.

Sorry, only HP and Ability damage.

Thanks for looking it over. Cheers!

[Skylancer4]

jamesburkhouse wrote:

Seems that a non-spell, non-damage effect wouldn't multiply on a crit. I would really like to see an inquisitor with the madness domain get to deal double effect on his touch of madness power. Anyone got any good news for me? Let me know, thanks!

Not exactly what you are looking for, but take a look at the Critical Hit deck. My group was a little leery of it (who doesn't like big numbers), but once we started using them they all came around. It adds an enjoyable amount of randomness to combat instead of numbers as usual. And more pertinent to you, on of the damage options is 'spells.'